Children's Moments.

Goldfinch60



We were sitting in the coffee house,

My wife and I, drinking and chatting,

Something we do two of three times a week.

Looking out the window, into the garden centre,

We saw him, this very young boy

Holding onto to his Granddads hand.

Running and jumping in the rain,

Just a tee shirt, shorts,

And black wellies.

The laughter on his face was a joy,

Lost in absolute enjoyment of the moment.

Moments later came a little girl,

Following her Mum.

The girl had yellow wellies,

And was holding a large umbrella over her,

But the look on her face seemed to say,

I really don’t want to be here.

To me this summed up life;

Some enjoy each moment as it happens,

Others see no pleasure in the moment

And want to move on,

Move on to what?

Each moment in our lives is special,

Enjoy each and every one of them.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 27th, 2022 01:17
  • Comment from author about the poem: This is one from a number of years ago.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 17
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  • Fay Slimm.

    Always a pleasure to read your chosen subjects dear Andy and today your recall of valuing moments as seen in young faces shows lessons to adults who look and learn. Thank you for sharing that moment of years ago.

    • Goldfinch60

      My absolute pleasure Fay.


      Andy

    • Saxon Crow

      Oooo. One from the past. Does this mean your muse is sleeping?!!!

      • Goldfinch60

        Not at all, time was the issue this morning.

        • Saxon Crow

          Croquet?

        • orchidee

          A fine write Gold. You and I were children millions of years ago!

          • Goldfinch60

            We certainly were Orchi.

            Andy

            • orchidee

              Ye tales of dinosaurs that we recite, etc....

            • Michael Edwards

              So true and applies to us all no matter what age we are.

              • Goldfinch60

                Very true Michael.

                Andy

              • dusk arising

                Your people watching poetry is always chirpy and revealing. Obviously that chosen coffee house is a great window from which to view the world.

                • Goldfinch60

                  It certainly is a great window on people d a.

                  Andy

                • Rocky Lagou

                  A spark of joy in my hectic day! Thank you as always for the upliftment and reflection. Wonderful.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    My absolute pleasure Rocky, thank you.

                    Andy

                  • Bella Shepard

                    Oh dear poet, I just love this one. You have captured the essence of what it is to love the simple joys of life so beautifully, and to find joy in watching others joy. Thank you!

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you for your kind words Bella, much appreciated.

                      Andy

                    • Crowns4Christ

                      So true Andy

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you Melissa.

                        Andy

                      • Rozina

                        Absolutely true. A wonderful reflection.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Thank you Rozina.

                          Andy



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